HRYWE

  

 

 

HRYWE Students are to park in Garage E. Garage E is the only parking garage located on 49th street. Please refrain from parking any place else. The Community Music Division is not responsible for parking tickets, nor can we have them dismissed. Any space in Garage E is acceptable for parking except: handicap spaces (without proper handicap tags), reserved spaces, metered spaces.


The Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble, (affectionately called “H-R-Y-wee” by its members) has been in existence since 1999.  CMD's largest ensemble, HRYWE provides a unique performance outlet for outstanding high school wind and percussion musicians. Students meet weekly on the campus of Old Dominion University to prepare a challenging program of contemporary band literature. Over a 2 month period, students develop a working relationship with other like-minded young musicians as well as the conductor and staff of HRYWE. The HRYWE experience fosters a professional work ethic and a spirit of excellence, allowing students to further their own personal, professional, and musical growth. Students incorporate these skills into their lives and enhance their respective school band programs, making HRYWE a source of community pride, celebrating the talent and spirit of our youth in Hampton Roads.

 

The 2013 HRYWE Season will be under the direction of Mr. Ledford Wilson

 

2013 Dates:

 

Audition Dates:

Saturday, February 23, 2013- Auditions- 12 PM until 2 PM, by appointment (Please note the change of date from February 9!)

 

Wednesday March 13, 2013- First class (Registration before class begins) Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center

 

April TBA- Spring break, no class

 

Wednesday May 29, 2013- Dress rehearsal, 6:30 PM, University Theater

 

Friday, May 31, 20123 Concert, 7:30 PM, University Theater

 

 

This class is only offered in the Spring.

 

About the Director:

Ledford Wilson, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, graduated from East Carolina University and has taught middle and high school band for over 20 years. He follows Victor Hugo as the new director of the Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble. Mr. Wilson currently resides in Snow Hill, North Carolina.

"Music is a life long gift that is to be enjoy" -Ledford Wilson

 

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